RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02840

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST: 

His National Guard Bureau Form 22 (NGB 22), character of separation in block 24 be changed from “General” (Under Honorable Conditions) to “Honorable.”

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION:

His “General” discharge was an error.  He was an Honor Graduate at Basic and Technical Training School, and was told by a Major that he would receive an “Honorable” discharge.  He cannot reenlist with a “General” discharge.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was discharged from the California Air National Guard, effective 31 May 97.  

On 19 Sep 16, AFBCMR sent a Clemency Letter to the applicant, but has received no response (Exhibit C). 

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1PS recommends denying the application.  IAW AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, the character of separation “General” (Under Honorable Conditions) is applicable to “unsatisfactory participation.”  The applicant’s unit separated him for unsatisfactory participation.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 29 Mar 17 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.  

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error.  The Board concurs with NGB/A1PS and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: 

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02840 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 8 Jul 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Clemency Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Sep 16, w/atch.
Exhibit D: Advisory opinion, NGB/A1PS, dated 28 Feb 17.
Exhibit E: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 29 Mar 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.